What to know
- Programming note: After the 49ers play the Patriots on Sunday at Levi's Stadium, tune into "49ers Postgame Live" on NBC Sports Bay Area Plus or stream the show in the NBC Sports app for a full game recap with Carlos Ramirez, Rod Brooks and Donte Whitner.
- With the 49ers (1-2) in desperate need of a bounce-back performance coming off two consecutive losses, Matt Maiocco identifies five San Francisco players who should be crucial to beating New England (1-2).
- Jordan Mason enters Week 4 with 324 rushing yards, good for second most in the NFL. With Christian McCaffrey's return still unknown, 49ers run game coordinator Chris Foerster believes Mason can continue to handle the heavy workload.
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